Organisers working to a tight portion budget
You want to work out in advance how many portions you can get from a certain number of bags. To do this, compare packs of standard buns separately from mini portions.
Who should consider these options?
Organisers who need to communicate allergen information
You’re packing food for a mixed school group and want to be able to share the allergen information on the pack you’ve bought, while also taking the school’s policy into account.
Organisers buying in advance
You’re not yet sure exactly how many portions you’ll need or when the sale will take place, and want a pack with storage or freezing instructions that fit your plans.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, check the allergens and the school’s guidelines. Then choose the size and number of buns to suit your sales plan, and read the storage instructions if you’re buying ahead.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions for sale | Compare the number of buns in each bag, and count standard buns and mini buns as different-sized portions. | I want to know how many standard portions I can offer without buying more bags than I need. For around 39% of consumers, the number of portions for sale comes first. |
| Communicating allergen information | Read the allergen information on the pack you’ve bought, including any warnings about possible traces, and check the school’s guidelines. | If I’m packing buns for pupils, I want to be able to clearly share which allergens are listed. For around 38% of consumers, communicating this information is a priority. |
| Portions and stock | Check that the bun size is suitable and, if buying early, follow the storage or freezing instructions for that specific pack. | When attendance is still uncertain, I want to plan for smaller portions or keep some in reserve without ending up with too many fresh buns left over. For around 23% of consumers, portion and stock planning matters most. |
Things to consider when buying
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Relying on the product name for allergen information
Wheat or gluten aren’t the only allergens to consider in a currant bun. The standard varieties described by Jumbo and PLUS also list milk; warnings about the possible presence of other allergens may vary from pack to pack.
Read every bag you buy and keep the information handy when handing out or selling the buns. Also check what the school allows you to pack and offer.
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Buying early without a storage plan
Freezing instructions for one variety don’t automatically apply to other currant buns. PLUS says its eight-pack ‘delicious for longer’ can be frozen at home on the day of purchase.
Choose a pack whose storage and use instructions fit the sale date, or buy closer to the school fair.
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Assuming baker’s salt means a fixed iodine content per bun
The mention of baker’s salt doesn’t tell you how much iodine is in an individual currant bun.
Don’t use that ingredient listing to calculate or communicate the amount of iodine per portion.
Brands and pack sizes to consider
ALDI
ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a six-pack.
- The fixed pack size makes it easy to count standard portions.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the bag you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists raisin and currant buns in packs of six.
- The product information lists the ingredients and allergens for this variety.
- The variety described lists wheat, gluten and milk; check the current packaging before packing the buns.
PLUS
PLUS lists standard currant buns in packs of six, mini currant and raisin buns in packs of nine, and its ‘delicious for longer’ variety in packs of eight.
- PLUS says its ‘delicious for longer’ pack can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should then be used within one month.
- Those freezing instructions don’t automatically apply to the other varieties. Check the allergens on each bag you buy too.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists standard and mini raisin and currant buns in a range of pack sizes.
- You can compare the number of buns and portion size for each variety.
- Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutrition and allergen information may change, so check the physical packaging.
Lidl
Lidl lists giant raisin and currant buns as a product type.
- The larger size is another option to consider when deciding on portions for sale.
- Check the packaging itself before choosing this size for a school fair.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I check the allergens before packing currant buns?
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly identifiable on the labels of prepacked foods. Read the packaging you’ve bought and also check the school’s allergy policy.
Are gluten the only concern with currant buns?
No. The standard currant buns described by Jumbo and PLUS list milk as well as wheat or gluten. Check the specific pack for the full ingredients list and any warnings about possible traces.
Can I buy currant buns in advance and freeze them?
You can if the pack’s instructions say to. PLUS says its eight-pack ‘delicious for longer’ can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month; follow the storage instructions on other bags.
Does baker’s salt mean every currant bun contains the same amount of iodine?
No. The mention of baker’s salt doesn’t indicate a fixed amount of iodine per bun. So don’t work out the amount per portion for sale from the ingredients list alone.